Israel Hits Iran: Nuclear Threat Neutralized

From Friends to Foes: How Iran’s Regime Became Israel’s Worst Enemy

It’s hard to believe now, but there was a time when Iran and Israel were quiet allies, strategic partners in a tough neighborhood. Before the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the two countries shared intelligence, traded oil, and faced common threats in the Middle East. Jews lived relatively freely in Iran, and the two nations cooperated discreetly, away from the eyes of hostile Arab neighbors.

That era ended the moment the ayatollahs came to power.

Iran Under the Shah: A Quiet but Powerful Friendship

Before 1979, Iran was ruled by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Persia. He led a secular, pro-Western monarchy that aimed to modernize Iran and build strong ties with the West. Though he faced criticism for his authoritarian style, under the Shah, Iran was relatively stable, prosperous, and connected to the outside world.

And yes, Iran and Israel were close.

• Israel operated a diplomatic mission in Tehran (under the name of a trade office).
• Iranian oil flowed into Israeli ports.
• The Mossad and Iran’s secret police, SAVAK, shared intelligence.
• Both countries feared the rise of Arab nationalism and Soviet influence.

The Shah saw Israel as a valuable regional partner, and many Iranians, Jews and Muslims alike, benefited from this cooperation. While the relationship was kept under wraps due to pressure from the Arab world, it was real and effective.

The Islamic Revolution: Everything Changed

In 1979, the world watched in shock as Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini led a radical Islamic revolution that toppled the Shah. The revolution wasn’t just political, it was ideological and deeply anti-Western. The new regime created the Islamic Republic of Iran, a theocracy ruled by clerics who rejected everything the Shah stood for: modernization, diplomacy with Israel, and peaceful coexistence with the West.

From day one, the new regime labeled Israel the “Little Satan” and America the “Great Satan.” The hatred was not based on borders or policies,it was religious, ideological, and absolute.

Iran’s New Mission: Destroy Israel

Since 1979, Iran has made the destruction of Israel a core part of its foreign policy:

• No diplomatic relations. Total hostility toward Israel.
• Funding terror. Iran backs Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other militant groups committed to wiping Israel off the map.
• Nuclear weapons program. Despite denials, Iran has pursued the ability to build nuclear weapons, an existential threat to Israel.
• Holocaust denial and antisemitism. Iranian leaders regularly spew hate against Jews and call for the end of the Jewish state.

This is not a normal regime. This is not about borders or Palestinian rights. This is a fanatical regime that uses religion to justify aggression, oppression, and terror.

A Stark Contrast

Let’s be clear: Iran under the Shah and Iran under the ayatollahs are two completely different countries.

A Hopeful Future?

The Iranian people are not our enemies. In fact, many Iranians, especially the younger generation, don’t hate Israel at all. They resent their regime. They want freedom, dignity, and peace. Some even look back nostalgically at the days before 1979 when Iran was part of the world, not isolated from it.

Maybe, just maybe, change is coming.

Israel’s strike on Iran’s nuclear sites wasn’t about war. It is about survival. And perhaps it will also be a wake-up call. The real solution to the Iran-Israel conflict isn’t endless tension or military action, it’s the fall of the regime that thrives on hate and fear.

It’s time to imagine a new Iran, an Iran that reconnects with its ancient Persian heritage, its proud culture, and its people’s desire for peace. An Iran that can once again be a partner, not a threat, but until that day comes, Israel needed to act

Choosing Between Two Impossible Options: Why Israel Had to Strike Iran

In the early morning hours of Friday the 13th, 2025, Israel did what many feared but ultimately knew was necessary, it struck Iranian nuclear facilities. The targets included key compounds, top nuclear scientists, and senior commanders of both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian military. It was a calculated, strategic move that came not from aggression, but from existential necessity.

Israel’s decision wasn’t made lightly. For years, the international community tried to negotiate with Iran over its nuclear ambitions. But the talks failed. Repeatedly. Iran continued to enrich uranium, inching closer and closer to possessing nuclear weapons. Let’s be clear: A nuclear weapon in the hands of the Iranian regime—a regime that openly calls Israel the “Little Satan” and the United States the “Great Satan” is not just a threat to Israel. It’s a threat to global stability.

The attack was extraordinary. It demonstrated precision, courage, and resolve. There’s no doubt that one day, a movie will be made about it. But this is real life, and the consequences are very real. Iran has begun retaliating. Air-raid sirens are echoing in Israeli cities. Citizens are back in bomb shelters. Reservists are being called up. The region is on edge.

And yet, one has to ask: what was the alternative?

Should Israel have waited until Iran tested its first nuclear bomb? Until the ayatollahs had the ability to strike Tel Aviv, Haifa, or even Jerusalem? That’s not a risk any responsible government can take. The Iranian regime is not a rational actor bound by international norms, it is a theocratic dictatorship driven by extremist ideology. And in the hands of such fanatics, the world’s most destructive weapons become a genocidal threat.

Israel had no choice. It acted not only to defend its people but to preserve the very balance of power in the Middle East. And perhaps, just perhaps, this bold strike will ignite something even more significant.

The Iranian people have long suffered under this oppressive regime. Many remember, or have heard from their parents and grandparents, about a time when Iran, under the Shah, had close ties with Israel and the West. When Persia was a friend, not a threat. This could be a turning point. Maybe now, the people of Iran will rise up and bring an end to the tyranny that has kept them in darkness for over four decades. The fall of the regime would not only make the Middle East safer, but it could usher in a new era of cooperation and peace between the Israeli and Iranian people.

And there’s something else, something deeply moving happening in Israel right now. After years of political division, internal strife, and debate, the nation is united. For once, the Knesset speaks in one voice. Israelis stand together, proud, determined, and resolute. They know that the IDF did what had to be done. And they are grateful.

To the Israeli defense forces: Thank you. You acted with clarity, with precision, and with moral purpose. History will remember this day not as one of escalation, but of courage. Not as one of war, but of survival. And perhaps, if hope prevails, as the beginning of a better future.